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Zoning regulates the use and dimensional boundaries of privately owned buildings and land. The Zoning code is in place to protect the neighborhoods from the construction of buildings or structures that do not fit into the context of a neighborhood. The Zoning Board of Appeal hears appeals for varying the application of the Zoning Code and determines when it is appropriate to grant deviations from code restrictions.
B
Okay,
good
morning,
the
city
of
Boston
Zoning,
Board
of
appeal
hearing
for
September
26,
is
now
in
session.
This
hearing
is
being
conducted
in
accordance
with
the
applicable
provisions
of
the
open
meeting
law,
including
the
updated
Provisions
enacted
by
the
legislature
last
year.
The
new
law
allows
the
board
to
continue
its
practice
of
holding
virtual
hearings
until
March
2025.
This
hearing
of
the
board
is
being
held
remotely
via
the
zoom
webinar
event
platform.
This
hearing
is
also
being
live.
B
Streamed
in
order
to
ensure
this
hearing
of
the
board
is
open
to
the
public
members
of
the
public
May
access,
this
hearing
through
telephone
and
video
conferencing.
The
information
for
connecting
to
this
hearing
is
listed
on
today's
hearing
agenda,
which
is
posted
on
the
Public
Notices
page
of
the
city's
website.
Boston.Gov
members
of
the
public
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enter
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attendees,
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unmuted.
That
was
a
little
too
quick.
B
Okay,
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information
for
connecting
to
this
hearing
is
listed
on
today's
hearing
agenda,
which
is
posted
on
the
Public
Notices
page
of
the
city's
website.
Boston.Gov
members
of
the
public
will
enter
the
virtual
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asked
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members,
applicants
and
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attorneys
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encouraged
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on
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board.
B
B
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of
elected
officials
and
members
of
the
public,
the
chair,
May
limit
the
number
of
people
called
upon
to
offer
comment
and
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time
for
commenting
as
time
constraints
require.
For
that
reason,
the
board
prefers
to
hear
from
members
of
of
the
public
who
are
most
impacted
by
a
project
that
is
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individuals
who
live
closest
to
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project.
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B
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yes,
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interest
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time
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you
have
enough
time
to
do
so.
B
B
J
Thank
you.
Mam
chair
will
begin
with
the
extensions
scheduled
for
9:30
a.m.
we
have
two
companion
cases,
first
being
case,
boa
122
848,
with
the
address
of
69
Reedville
Street.
Along
with
that
we
have
ping
case
bo8
12284
04,
with
the
address
of
71
reg
Street.
This
is
the
applicant
first
request
for
oneyear
extension
until
October,
8th
2024
is
the
applicant
and
or
the
representative.
K
M
Absolutely
diagnosed
with
colon
cancer
and.
B
All
right,
thank
you,
understood,
may
I
have
a.
H
Motion
motion
to
extend
to
October
8
2024
I
have
a
second.
O
G
B
J
P
Presid,
yes,
Mr
stbridge.
Thank
you
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
George
Mory
I'm,
an
attorney
with
the
business
address
of
350
West
Broadway
in
South
Boston
Madam,
chair
members.
My
client
is
Dr
ham.
Al,
who
owns
the
building
at
this
location
as
well
as
the
dental
practice
there.
His
application,
which
was
approved,
was
to
change
the
legal
occupancy
of
the
building
from
dental
offices.
Two
apartments
and
a
restaurant
was
takeout
to
a
dental
to
dental
offices.
Six
Apartments,
a
restaurant
would
take
out.
P
There
would
be
a
two-story
vertical
addition.
As
I
said,
my
client
was
approved.
This
matter
was
told
during
the
pandemic,
but
during
the
period
of
of
co.
My
client,
who
was
a
dentist,
maintains
his
practice
here,
was,
was
a
bit
overwhelmed
with
trying
to
maintain
treating
his
patients
and
to
keep
his
his
practice
going.
P
He
contacted
me
a
couple
of
weeks
ago
and
inquired
about
this
I
described
to
him
that
this
would
be
a
discretionary
matter
for
the
board,
but
he
did
ask
that
that
that
the
the
extension
request
be
made
in
order
that
he
now
may
focus
on
completing
the
project.
O
O
J
R
R
Yes,
I
had
a
a
death
in
the
family,
and
my
father
had
a
stroke,
so
we've
been
back
and
forth
with
medical
issues.
Finally,
the
Boston
Water
approved
the
the
plan
and
we
ready
to
proceed
with
the
work.
Actually,
the
work
is
being
done
tomorrow.
You
know
for
to
bring
the
water
into
the
building,
so
I
need
a
little
bit
more
time
after
the
water
is
been
brought
into
the
building
to
finish
some
touchup
touchup
stuff.
O
Q
J
S
Yes,
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
Mary
Kate
Campbell,
with
the
law
firm,
Drago
and
Tuscano
and
11
Beacon
Street.
We
are
requesting
a
one-year
extension
on
behalf
of
our
client.
It
took
him
a
while
to
finalize
financing
for
the
project
and
to
finish
building
drawings,
but
he
is
still
intending
to
move
forward
with
the
project.
H
Great
any
questions
from
the
board:
when
does
he
hope
to
start
construction.
O
O
B
J
T
Yes,
hi
Kenneth
Tavo,
21,
Ram
Street.
T
Well,
we've
lived
in
the
area
since
the
70s
I
grew
up
there
and
my
dad's
88
now
and
and
his
wife
is
84
and
I'm
kind
of
we're
all
taking
care
of
him
right
now,
but
we
made
it
too
cold,
Co
and
then
I've
been
looking
for
the
prices
and
they
went
skyh
high
and
we
received
some
prices
from
the
contractors
was
a
third
more
and
then
all
of
a
sudden,
the
bank,
the
interest
rates
so
I'm,
looking
for
an
extension
to
continue
the
process
of
the
of
building
these
homes
for
our
family
to
live
in
without
getting
priced
out
of
the
area
we
lived
here
like
like
I,
said
since
the
70s
we
own
the
land
we
work
in
the
city.
T
Please
consider
our
attention:
I,
I,
sorry,
I,
didn't
I
thought
it
was
2
years.
The
date
I
thought
it
was
to
October
and
and
I
missed
it
I'm.
Sorry
for
that
I'm,
probably
going
to
sit
down
with
Dudley
Street
initiative
of
the
city
and
see,
if
there's
any
programs
out
there
to
help
us
with
this.
B
O
B
O
B
J
U
Yes,
my
name
is
Gary
marel
I'm
here
on
behalf
of
the
NASA
Brothers,
there's
four
brothers
that
have
owned
the
gas
station
and
service
repair
facility
at
705,
BFW
Parkway
for
the
last
30
years
and
the
co
years
2019
they
got
approval
for
a
on
story:
Bay,
that's
approximately
16
by
32
to
add
on
to
their
existing
structure,
to
put
a
Mass
inspection
bay.
Of
course,
like
a
lot
of
the
other
applicants
today.
This
is
a
this
is
a
family.
That's
works
the
business.
U
They
have
another
business
in
denam,
Co
issues,
interest
rates
all
the
above
time,
but
so
they're
looking
for
an
extension
and
they
are
ready
to
put
the
addition
on
now.
I
happen
to
get
my
car
repaired
there
and
they
know
I
do
permanent
stuff,
so
I'm
I'm
here
to
help
them
and
I'm.
U
Also
one
of
the
issues
has
been
getting:
subcontractors
and
us
and
Architects
and
stuff
so
I'm
I'm,
going
to
step
in
and
help
them
to
get
this
one
story:
Edition
on
the
building
and
they're
respectfully
asking
the
board
for
an
extension
today.
If,
if
you
could.
J
N
Yes,
good
morning,
Madame
chair
members
of
the
board,
Mark
lass
lass
law,
75
Arlington
Street
in
Boston
attorney
for
the
applicant.
This
project
is
the
40
5
4unit
new
building
on
Washington
Street
and
Parson
Street
in
Brighton,
and
we
are
hopefully
nearing
completion
of
our
bpda
design
review
process.
There
was
a
change
in
Architects
and
most
recently
there
was
a
retirement
at
bpda
of
our
design,
reviewer
and
a
reassignment,
so
we're
just
wrapping
up
that
process
and
then
we'll
Advance
it
to
final
permitting
at
ISD
and
get
this
project
underway
it.
N
It
did
suffer
from
an
AB
butter
challenge
earlier
on
in
the
proc
process,
which
lasted
2
years
in
Superior
Court,
and
then
once
that
concluded
Co.
But
we
have
been
diligently
pursuing
our
final
approvals
with
the
bpda
and
hope
to
be
able
to
start
as
soon
as
possible.
B
V
B
Q
B
J
Finally,
we
have
the
last
two
cases,
which
are
our
companion
cases,
the
first
being
case,
boa
754
380,
with
the
address
of
55
to
57
briman
Street,
along
with
that,
we
have
case
boa
754
388,
with
the
address
of
63
to
69
BMA
Street.
This
is
the
fourth
request
for
oneyear
extension
until
October
11th
of
2024
is
the
applicant
and
their
representative
pres.
W
Yes,
Mr
stbridge
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
attorney
Justin
Burns
of
pgan
Norton
business
address,
10,
Forbes,
Road,
brain
tree
Mass
I'm,
here
on
behalf
of
Park
Street
School,
requesting
a
one-year
extension
to
the
written
decisions.
These
approvals
were
initially
entered
into
ISD
on
October
11th
20
19.
Shortly
thereafter,
the
applicant
was
sued
by
Nutter,
which
is
the
reason
for
the
prior
extensions.
W
The
school
is
happy
to
report
that
that
lawsuit
has
recently
settled,
but
they
now
need
time
to
finalize
construction
documents
with
ISD
as
they've
been
unable
to
move
forward
with
the
process
during
litigation,
and
they
also
need
time
to
complete
a
capital
fundraising
campaign.
As
a
result,
we
are
respectfully
requesting
a
one-year
extension
so
that
the
school
can
bring
these
long
delayed
projects
to
fruition.
Thank
you.
B
J
X
X
Those
changes
were
made
for
several
reasons,
one
during
the
design
review
with
Boston,
Planning
and
Development
agency.
They
suggested
changes
to
the
front
of
the
building.
That
is
access
not
from
wbach,
but
also
they
would
like
access
from
elmhill.
So
we
made
changes
there.
The
other
changes
or
two
other
changes.
One
is
that
originally
the
building
had
they
windows
on
the
first
Flor,
which
we
did
not
submit
on
the
original
application.
The
vpda
plan
requested
that
we
put
those
two
days
back
in
which
we
did.
X
He
also
suggested
that
we
thought
were
really
U
good
changes
to
the
third
floor.
That
is,
the
thir
fles
of
changes,
substantial
changes
to
the
Mena
Ro
there
as
well,
which
we
thought
improved
the
design
substantially.
There
is
a?
U
a
a
struction
on
the
back
on
the
back
of
the
building
we
reduce
the
height
of
that,
which
is
part,
an
improvement.
The
owner
also
the
owner,
requested
decks
on
the
Upper
Floor.
So
we
added
new
decks
two
decks.
X
Those
decks
are
accessible
only
by
the
Third
Flor
U
apartment
owners,
I'm,
sorry
residents.
So
that
completes
we
believe,
substantial
changes
to
the
plans.
In
summary,
those
changes
do
not
add
any
additional
violations
to
which
we
were
previously.
E
Board
Madam
chair
I'd
like
to
hear
bpd's
recommend
ation
for
the.
Y
Project.
Thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
Jeff.
We
usually
don't
make
recommendations
on
board
final
operators,
but
you
know
a
couple
of
the
changes
were
done
at
the
request
of
the
bpda
orb
design,
Department.
E
Right,
the
only
the
only
okay,
the
only
feedback,
I
kind
of
needed
was
I
understand
that
the
main
building
entrance
was
recommended
to
be
on
from
Elm
Street,
but
there
is
now
kind
of
a
larger
projection
to
the
front
yard
and
I
just
wanted
to
understand
whether
those
recommendations
were
you
know,
going
Beyond
onto
the
front
yard.
Y
Right
as
as
Mr
Pratt
said
stated,
I
I
don't
think
ISD
would
allow
this
to
come
before
the
board.
If
there
were
additional
violations,
it
would
have
to
have
a
new
here.
He
in.
E
O
G
J
Z
X
B
Z
Proceed
hi,
my
name
is
Bob
Paladino
I
am
the
architect
working
on
this
project
at
389,
marbro,
Street
and
I.
Think
we're
before
you
for
a
couple
of
items.
One
is
for
the
gcod
applicability
I
think
you
have
letters
from
the
Boston
Water
and
Sewer,
and
also
the
no
harm
letter
from
the
civil
engineer
and
the
other
I
and
I.
Don't
know
how
you
want
to
do
this.
If
you
want
to
do
this
one
at
a
time
or
both
descri.
If
would
you
like
me
to
describe
both
items.
O
Z
You
can
perceive
with
both
and
and
the
other
one
was
that
there's
a
roof
de
there's
a
we're
proposing
a
roof
deck,
and
we
had
originally
proposed
a
hatch,
a
roof
hatch
to
to
gain
access
to
the
deck
and
it
was
denied
by
the
building
department
as
a
violation
of
the
building
code.
So
now
we
are
proposing
a
head
house
in
its
place.
So
that's
something
that
needs
your.
B
Okay,
hearing
none
is
there:
well,
is
Mr
selli
on
just
to
confirm
the
gcod.
B
Okay:
okay,
thank
you.
Okay,
hearing,
no
other
questions
may
I
have
a
motion.
O
B
B
J
Withdrawals.
Thank
thank
you
for
that
reminder.
At
this
time,
going
into
9:30
with
9:30
hearings.
Do
we
have
any
a
request
for
any
deferrals
or
withdrawals
from
this
from
this.
Q
J
With
that,
we
move
on
to
case
boa
151
4330,
with
the
address
being
21
Holton
street
is
the
applicant
and
or
their
representative
present.
AA
AA
What
you're
looking
at
in
this
photo,
this
rendering
is
a
rendering
of
the
proposed
project
and
what
we're
proposing
under
the
new
plan
is
to
change
the
occupancy
from
an
existing
3unit
building
to
5unit
condominium,
building,
to
renovate
the
existing
dwelling
and
to
erect
three
story
editions
for
toal
of
five
units
with
nine
rare
parking
spaces
that
would
be
accessed
through
an
existing
driveway
just
by.
If
we
go
to
the
next
slide,
please
Jessica
just
so
folks
can
so
that
the
group
can
see
when
we
started
this
process.
AA
We
started
at
nine
units
and
we
were
proposing
to
raise
the
building
three
things
to
that
we
heard
from
the
neighborhood
was
there
was
too
many
units
that
they
wanted
to
preserve
and
keep
the
building
and
that
we
needed
to
maintain
parking
on
the
site
and
if
you
look
at
the
building
directly
to
the
left
of
us,
that
is
a
condominium
building
a
4
to
six
unit
building
directly
next
to
us,
even
though
this
district
is
a
3F
4000,
our
lot
is
10,619
square
ft
and
there
are
multiple
multifam
residential
uses
right
in
this
immediate
area,
as
we
can
go
to
the
next
slide.
AA
Please-
and
this
just
gives
you
an
areal
view,
so
you
can
see
where
the
yellow
arrow
is.
Is
the
existing
structure
on
the
lot
Condo
building
to
the
left
of
us,
multifam
residential?
Two
down
from
that,
and
you
can
see
some
of
the
new
construction
as
you
go
around
the
corner,
the
church,
a
few
down
from
us
on
the
other
Corner.
As
we
went
through
the
community
process,
we
were
actually
able
to
eliminate
all
of
the
dimensional
violations
we
eliminated
parking.
We
U.
AA
Sorry,
we
eliminated
additional
lot
area
open
space
and
F.
The
only
violation
that
we
have
existing
is
for
the
MFR
use
that
we're
seeking
relief
for
if
we
go
to
the
next
slide.
AA
Please
and
this
these
are
just
some
renderings,
so
we
Chris
worked
to
keep
this
building
intact
renovate
and
keep
it
to
fit
within
the
context
of
the
existing
structures
around
the
area,
but
also
make
this
a
Condo
building
and
add
some
additional
housing
as
well.
We
also
put
a
landscape
plant
together
for
all
of
the
front
yard
and
the
rear
yard
as
well.
AA
If
we
could
go
to
the
next
slide,
please
and
that's
looking
at
the
the
structure
from
another
angle
on
the
right
side,
all
of
these
units
are
three-bedroom
family
sized
units
unit.
One
is
1,30
Square
ft
unit,
2
is
1156,
Square
ft
unit,
3
is
1267
unit,
4
is
1304
and
then
unit
5
is
2,171
square
ft.
So
all
three
bedroomroom
two
bath
family
siiz
units
next
slide.
AA
Please-
and
this
is
just
we're
getting
into
the
site
plan
now,
so
you
can
just
see
the
size
of
a
lot
if
we
go
to
the
next
slide,
please
and
that's
our
site
plan,
so
it
does
show
the
parking
in.
M
AA
Rare
most
of
the
spaces
are,
six
of
them
are
fullsize
spaces
and
three
are
compact
off
to
the
side.
We
were
actually
also
able
to
eliminate
the
open
space
violation
as
we
reduced
a
unit
count
and
size
of
the
building,
as
well
with
that,
and
we
worked
with
the
ACA
and
the
baia
for
the
design
that
we
see
today
as
well.
I
I
can
pause
to
answer
any
questions
that
the
board
may
have
just.
E
Board
Madam
chair
I'd
like
to
hear
btds
recommendation
and
also
BPD.
Y
Yes,
yes,
thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
We
recommend
recommended
denial
without
prejudice.
If
you
read
our
recommendation,
it
was.
There
was
some
concern
about
the
usable,
open
space
and
tree
canopies,
the
elimination
of
mature
trees.
Also,
the
design
in
the
back
of
the
rear
overhang
was
not
something
that
we
were
in
favor
of.
So
that's
why
we
recommended
deny,
without.
J
Prejudice
Madam
chair,
yes,
first
Mr
Deo
is
who
said
that
sorry
he's
requesting.
He
requested
a
removal
of
17
foot
by
18t
space
and
18
by5
foot
and
20
20t
space
for
adequate
maneuverability.
Secondly,
how
many
units
have
we
wound
up
with
for
the
units
themselves
and
parking
spaces.
AA
These
are
five
units
with
nine
parking
spaces.
We
started
out
at
nine
units,
worked
with
the
community
to
keep
the
building,
as
is
which
added
more
green
space.
If
we
can
go
to
the
cycl,
I
can
turn
it
over
to
to
Chris
Drew
to
talk
a
little
bit
about
the
back
of
the
building
as
well,
but
and
so
parking
was
the
number
two
issue
that
we
had
heard
from
the
community
we'd
be
happy
to
to
continue
to
work,
reducing
that.
AA
But
again,
as
we
went
through
this
process,
it
was
it
was
parking
and
then
the
unit
counts.
We
brought
down
that
unit
count
which
right
next
to
us,
has
a
six-unit
building
as
well,
but
we
also
have
a
a
lot
of
green
space
in
the
front.
Chris
I
know
he's
on
the
call.
If
you
could
touch
on
the
the
tree
issue
too,
because
I
know
that
just
came.
E
Also
can
can
you
comment
on
what
is
the
minimum
amount
of
parking
space?
You
feel
that
would
still
provide.
E
E
That's
no
I
understand
that,
but
bpa's
recommendation
or
issue
with
the
project
was
that
there
was
an
extraordinary
amount
of
parking
and
you
losing
open
space
in
mature
trees.
So
you
know
because
you're
requesting
for
increased
density.
The
question
is:
what
is,
what
do
you
feel
is
the
most
efficient
use
of
parking
space.
AA
I
think,
if
you
know,
if
we
had,
you
know
six,
which
would
be
you
know
one
per
unit
and
then
an
additional
spot,
you
know
for
visitor
parking,
I
think
for
us.
That
would
be
fine.
Obviously,
the
Community
pushed
us
on
parking
as
well.
The
curb
cut
and
the
driveway
are
existing
on
SES.
So
we're
not
adding
anything
Chris.
Can
you
just
talk
about
the
tree
canopy.
C
Because
I
know
there
was
an
existing
tree
in
the
front
that
was
taken
down
a
couple
years
ago,
I
guess
by
the
by
the
development
the
tree
was
unhealthy
or
whatever
prior
to
us,
really
starting
this
project.
C
The
intention,
if
you
go
back
to
to
the
landscape
plan
for
a
second
there
is
a
large
tree
kind
and
actually
can
see,
see
it
in
the
rendering
that
large
tree
kind
of
in
the
back
right
corner
will
remain,
and
that's
kind
of
part
of
the
way
that
we
designed
the
parking
was
to
be
able
to
maintain
that
tree
as.
AA
Well,
I
mean
we
worked
with
the
baia,
the
ACA
and
the
abutters
for
about
almost
a
year
and
a
half
to
two
years
on
the
project.
To
get
here,
I
mean
we'd
be
happy
to
obviously
redesign
parking
PL.
AA
We
we
felt
and
and
given
that
we're
keeping
the
building
and
we
maintained,
even
though
we
have
some
green
space
in
the
back.
We
have
a
large
green
space
area
in
the
front
which
I
know
is
important
to
folks
as
well.
C
H
Q
H
Me
yeah
I
mean
I
I
feel
like
one
for
one
seems
appropriate
for
this
project
and
the
fact
that
there's
resident
parking,
so
only
residents
can
park
on
this
street
you
if
you
reduce
the
parking
you
bring,
that
building
down
to
the
ground.
Would
you
make
that
design.
C
Change
Manu
we
can.
We
can
certainly
look
at
it
with
BP
with
bpda,
but
it's
all
about
maneuverability
and
all
that.
So
if
we
can
make
it
work
with
with
maneuverability
ABS
I
think
absolutely.
But
it's
just
you
know
if
you
can
go
back
to
the
landscape
plan
for
a
second
keep
going
little
more
yeah
I'm.
Sorry,
the
other
way.
C
Actually
yeah,
we
just
yeah
right
there.
So,
as
you
can
see
like
the
red
line
itself,
is
that's
the
setback,
the
radi
out
setback.
You
can
see
the
can
weever
the
SEC,
the
next
line
down,
which
is
kind
of
like
black
Dash
black
line.
Of
course,
you
know
we
need
to
have
maneuverability
if
there's
a
way
that
we
can.
You
know,
do
something
different
with
that
to
be
able
to
get
that
down,
but
still
get
the
parking
and
get
maneuverability
I.
Think
gu
team
would
absolutely
you
know.
H
Yeah
I
mean
I,
think
this
yeah
to
me.
The
six
baces
in
the
back
should
be
adequate
and,
and
it
sounds
like
the
bbda
is
recommending
that
that
building
not
be
can
levered
and
but
I
would
leave
that
to
The
Architects
to
determine
and
maneuverability.
AA
And
the
big
reason
is
we're
trying
to
make
sure
we
can
keep.
We
wanted
to
keep
that
building
that
was
very
important
to
the
community
and
then
build
on
it
to
get
some
extra
units,
but
we'd
be
happy
to
to
work
with
the
zoning
board
and
the
bpda
to
reduce
parking.
AA
But
if
you
can
see
Miss
pado,
so
we
keep
the
trees
along
that
corner
and
in
the
back
so
that
that's
we
really
designed
this
to
keep
the
trees
to
keep
the
building,
but
also
work
with
the
community
on
a
a
reasonable
parking
count.
So.
C
I
believe
there's
only
there
would
only
really
be
one
that
would
kind
of
like
in
the
left,
left
side
of
the
parking
area
kind
of
in
the
middle,
but
every
everything
else
is
mostly.
You
know
along
the
right,
the
upper
right
corner
of
the
of
the
lot
itself,
and
obviously
we
need
be
adding.
You
know
some
more
plantings
and
all
that
this
stuff
to
to
the
design
as
well.
B
Mr
drgo,
can
you
confirm
you
mentioned
it's
residential
parking?
Is
there
residential
parking
on
both
sides
of
the
street
or
is
it
just
one
side.
AA
I
know
it's
on
one
side,
not
sure
it's
on
the
other
I
know
it's
on
the
side
in
front
of
our
building.
I,
just
don't
think,
there's
I
don't
see
the
signs
but
yeah
that
I
don't
know.
I.
F
Sure,
under
the
current
iter,
how
are
the
or
how
would
the
parking
spaces
be
designated
or
assigned
to
each
unit?
You
know,
assuming
are
they
sold
with
the
deed
to
each
unit?.
AA
How,
as
whe
it
would
be
a
first
come
basically
first
serve,
they
would
come
with
the
unit
and
then,
when
those
unit
spaces
have
already
been
deed.
There
would
be.
You
know,
folks
that
would
be
buying
other
units.
Probably
wouldn't
you
know.
Obviously
they
wouldn't
get
a
space,
but
or
they
wouldn't
need
a
space.
They
wouldn't
have
a
cop,
but.
AA
AA
AA
That
wouldn't
be
the
goal.
The
goal
would
be
to
get
one
you
know
per
and
then
normally
that's
how
we
would
handle
it.
And
then
you
know
whatever's
left,
you
know
they
wouldn't
use,
but
some
folks
come
and
not
have
a
space
or
something
like
that
or
need
a
space,
but
they
definitely
would
go
with
the
UN.
They
wouldn't
be
sold
separately
or
they
be
leased
out
or
anything.
B
Are
there
any
other
questions
from
the
board?
I
I
want
to
maybe
take
a
pause
and
and
go
through
a
public
testimony
because
it
does
look
like
there
are
residents
and
parking
is
always
a
an
issue
and
I
just
like
to
hear
from
Ab
butters
on
that
issue.
Before
we
proceed
any
other
questions
from
the
board.
Okay,
can
we
take
public
testimony
Jessica.
AB
No
worries
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Frank
M
do
here:
ALS
brighten
the
ason
for
the
mayor's
office
of
neighbor
services,
we'
like
to
defer
to
the
Judgment
of
the
board
in
this
case,
but
at
the
last
Butters
meeting,
some
of
the
concerns
of
the
abutters
present
centered
around
the
density,
the
character
of
the
building
relating
to
the
character
of
the
neighborhood
as
well
as
parking
the
Alon
civic
association
did
send
in
a
letter
earlier
this
morning
they
are
split
down
the
middle
between
support
and
opposition
among
their
membership.
AB
With
that
said,
we
will
defer
to
the
Judgment
of
the
board.
Thank
you.
K
M
Yeah
good
morning,
everyone
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
Tony
dador,
representing
the
Altin
civic
association.
First
I,
don't
due
respect
to
Mr
Draco
I
think
we
need
to
do
a
little
fact:
check.
Checking
I
according
to
the
deed,
I
think
Mr
Drago
undersized
the
the
site
by
about
5,000
square
ft,
that's
according
to
the
deed.
In
all
due
respect.
This
is
the
first
time
we
have
heard
that
this
is
now
a
condominium
project.
M
M
So,
on
those
three
points,
the
facts
don't
seem
to
be
correct,
but
yes,
Madam
chair,
we,
we
did
split
right
down
the
middle,
it's
important
to
say
that
we
got
a
number
of
votes
from
both
sides
from
residents
who
live
in
that
neighborhood
or
who
are
direct
AB
Butters
to
the
neighborhood.
M
Those
who
approved
the
proposal
like
the
fact
that,
as
you
know,
there
was
a
lot
of
discussion
about
tearing
down
the
structure
and
given
the
historical
nature
of
the
neighborhood,
there
was
a
lot
of
push
back
on
that,
including
from
the
Brighton
Austin
Historical
Society.
So
they
like
the
fact
that
the
proponent
decided
to
keep
the
building
and
add
on
to
it
and
they
feel
the
design
assimilates
fairly
well
into
the
existing
neighborhood.
M
Those
who
opposed
the
project,
site
density
and
the
tradeoffs
that
the
board
was
just
talking
about
the
fact
that
you
have
a
very
large
we.
We
were
quoted
initially
2200,
squ,
ft
top
unit,
which
was
unit
five,
which
in
our
neighborhood,
can
spell
a
lot
of
trouble
and
you've
addressed.
The
a
number
of
people
actually
opposed
the
project
because
of
the
generous
parking
ratio
that
was
propos.
M
So
therefore,
the
fact
that
we
split
dead
even
between
yes
and
no
we're
going
to
defer
a
judgment
to
the
court.
B
AC
AD
Ahead,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
Annabella
go
the
Brighton,
a
Improvement
Association
we'd
like
to
go
and
record
and
support.
We
supported
the
project
because
they
are
keeping
the
the
house
and
the
architecture
is
with
with
the
neighborhood.
So
we
do
respect
that.
We
do
like
the
the
fact
that
that
it
is
home
ownership.
AD
We
do
want
to
support
that
and
we
do
think
that
the
parking
has
been
called
by
a
lot
of
the
neighbors
as
important,
and
we
do
feel
that
parking
is
important
when
selling
a
condo
as
well.
So
we'd
like
to
go
on
record
and
support.
Thank
you.
AC
Good
morning,
sorry
about
that
good
morning,
this
is
Mora
MCC
from
Council
bradden's
Office.
The
council
would
like
to
go
on
record
and
supported
this
project.
She
appreciates
the
retention
of
the
existing
building.
She
also
our
offices.
Our
understanding
is
that
this
project
does
is
a
condo
project.
If
Mr
dgo
could
confirm
that
we'd
appreciate
that
she
would
also
like
she
was
concerned
about,
as
the
board
has
discussed
the
paving
the
issue
of
Paving
over
the
majority
of
the
backyard.
AC
So
Council
would
like
the
board
to
consider
adding
on
a
Proviso
to
for
some
sort
of
site
review
for
the
reduction
of
parking
and
a
requirement
for
perable
papers.
Thank.
AE
You
hello,
yes,
I,
live
across
the
street
I'm
on
across
the
street
of
butter.
There's
five
houses
on
this
block
so
far,
you've
there's
five
houses.
Four
of
them
are
rental:
property
owns
owned
by
absentee
landlords.
So
far,
you've
given
two
of
them
variances
to
go
multif
family.
This
would
be
the
third
which
means
means
it
only
be
a
matter
of
time
before
the
fort
and
every
other
absentee
landlord
in
neighborhood
comes
in
to
become
multifam.
Couple
of
weeks
ago,
the
city
issued
its
report.
The
reforming
the
B
Sten
zon
go
code.
AE
The
page
nine
it
states
to
receive
a
VAR
quote
to
receive
a
variance.
The
property
owner
must
meet
the
high
bar
set
by
the
code,
proving
special
circumstances
and
practical
difficulty
and
demonstrating
substan
cial
hardship,
closed
quotation.
Mark
you
spend
all
your
time
looking
at
the
design
and
not
one
piece
of
evidence
ever
give
satisfies
the
criteria
for
variance
either
the
prior
to
or
this
one.
This
this.
This
property
has
no
business
to
be
the
variance
just
like
everything
else.
It's
going
to
be
filled
up
full
of
students
and
professionals.
AE
The
parties
start
on
Thursday
night.
They
go
to
Saturday
night,
there's
only
parking
on
one
side
of
the
Street
and
it's
full.
This
report
that
was
issued
just
a
couple
weeks
ago
confirms
what
was
issued
back
in
January
by
suffi
University
when
they
studied
the
variance
procedure,
and
they
said
at
page
447
quol.
We
also
find
looking
at
the
substance
of
these
decisions
that
little
attention
is
given
to
the
Le
legal
requirements
for
variance.
B
AE
AA
Yes,
thank
you,
madam
chair,
so
respectfully
to
Mr
tisoro.
The
lot
is
10,619
s
ft
from
larger
Lots
in
the
area.
We
had
a
survey
done.
It's
also.
The
board
could
simply
look
at
assessing
online
and
bpda
Zoning
viewer,
which
I'll
show
that
number
the
building
it
was
mentioned.
That
condos
were
not
mentioned.
We
have
always.
My
client
only
develops
Condominiums
he's
from
Brighton.
He
lives
in
Brighton
now,
so
this
would
be
a
condominium
project.
AA
I
apologize
if
I
had
mentioned
the
building
to
the
left
of
us
being
condo
I
thought
it
was
I
know
it's
multif,
family,
residential
sixun
development.
So,
but
as
we
went
through
this
process
and
met
with
the
ACA
at
our
last
meeting
as
well
as
our
last
abutter
meeting,
there
was
not
one
negative
comment
that
we
heard
folks
were
happy
with
the
design.
AA
Folks
were
happy
that
we
were
keeping
the
building
asked
us
to
maintain
the
green
space
in
the
front,
the
trees
in
the
back,
and
that
is
why
we
moved
forward.
So
this
project
will
be
committed
to
be
a
condo
project.
E
Motion
Madam
chair
I'
like
to
put
forward
a
motion
of
approval
with
four
provisors,
one
being
that
the
project
uses
perm
build
materials
for
the
driveway.
Second,
is
that
the
project
has
only
five
parking
spaces.
Third,
is
to
replant
new
trees
for
every
mature
tree
loss
and
fourth,
is
to
undergo
bpda
design,
review
for
site
planning,
to
maximize
open
space
and
to
review
the
rear
massing
of
the
building
to
work
with
maneuverability
of
the
cars.
O
B
O
Q
Q
Q
AF
Sir
good
morning,
Madame,
chair
and
members
of
the
board,
my
name
is
Caesar
Thea,
the
architect
on
this
project,
I'm
here
on
the
behalf
presenting
Mr
George
Lopes,
the
owner
of
this
funeral
home
at
8:21,
Comm
Highway.
The
objective
of
this
project
is
to
build
a
garage
rare
addition
due
to
the
fact
that,
right
now
we
are
bringing
I
mean
the
funeral
home
brings
in
the
the
bodies
in
or
out
through
the
driveway,
which
is
usually
now
exposed.
AF
The
object
is
to
build
this
garage,
so
we
can
bring
in
or
transport
the
bodies
in
enclosed
in
a
private
manner
not
exposed
to
the
outside.
We
have
met
with
the
neighborhood
and
I
believe
we
have
majority
support
and
we
would
like
to
have
your
support
as
well.
What
brings
us
before
you
is
the
variances
I
mean
the
zoning
violations
of
extension
of
non-confirming
use
flow
area,
racial
accessive
and
dimension
regulations,
and
we
would
like
to
have
your
support
on
these
variances,
so
we
can
best
serve
the
community.
Thank.
E
On
your
site
plan
I
can't
see
the
curb
cut
to
access.
The
garage
is
the
curb
cut
existing.
AF
No
I
believe
there
will
be
hold
one.
Second,
there
will
be
a
curve
cut
on
that
side
or
on
the
driveway.
E
Okay,
so
the
curve
cut
would
be
just
hollingworth
Street
correct.
Yes,.
AF
Yes
actually
Mr
ropes
owns
that
property
as.
H
Does
the
I
I
know
there's
an
open
space
issue
here?
Is
there
ability
for
that
garage
to
be
a
little
smaller
than
it
is?
It
looks
like
a
fairly
Large
Garage.
AF
Actually
is
to
best
serve
to
have
at
least
two
cars
coming
me
because
there
is
an
excess
for
than
the
garage
actually
one
car.
If
we
see
excuse
me,
it's
20
ft
the
garage,
but
there
is
a
door
and
a
deck
that
is
served
for
you
know:
delivery
of
flowers
and
things.
That's
why
we
needed
that
space
for
the
am
let's
say
the
the
cars
or
that
transports
the
coffins
to
be
maneuvered
freely.
Y
This
Mr
Hampton.
Thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
We
agree
with
you
miss
pado
that
the
addition
is
just
too
big
for
us,
especially
with
I,
understand
now
that
the
owner
of
the
funeral
home
also
owns
the
the
property
where
there
is
a
three-foot
setback,
but
we
feel
that
the
addition
is
too
big.
Therefore,
we
recommended
denial
of
this
project.
Thank
you.
AF
Can
I
come
in
here?
Is
there
a
way
of
working
with
BP,
bpda
and
sh
in
the
garage
another
2
or
3
ft
the
neighborhood?
We
met
with
the
neighborhood,
it
seems
like
they
were
actually
in
support
because
we
are
bringing
the
bodies
exposed
to
the
weather.
They
would
like
to
see
a
more
private
way
of
bringing
in
the
bodies.
So
if
we
could
work
with
bpda
on
shrinking
the
garage
a
little
bit,
we
would
be
willing
to
do
that.
F
AF
There
is
actually
a
two
family
residential
that
Mr
Lopes
owns,
but
the
rest,
it's
actually
all
like
a
residential
area
in
the
in
the
back,
so
putting
a
garage
there
would
best
serve
the
community
and
the
business
as
well.
So
we
don't
continue
to
bring
and
expose
the
bodies
on
the
driveway.
AF
AG
Good
morning
Madame
chair
members
of
the
board,
Eric
James
from
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services
I
am
going
to
go
ahead
and
let
you
guys
know
right
now.
There
is
a
good
amount,
so
I
apologize
in
advance
for
the
blanking
testimony
the
butters
meeting,
so
the
applicant
for
a21
come
Highway
met
with
the
butters
on
November
16th
2022,
the
residents
in
attendants
voed
the
following
concern.
So
the
residents
would
like
a
formal
inspection
done.
AG
If
something
happens
to
their
property,
they
would
would
like
to
have
a
baseline
to
say
that
they
were
affected
due
to
the
construction.
The
residents
also
voice
concerns
that
the
construction
itself
will
cause
the
same
adverse
effects
on
the
community
as
the
Cody
Village
construction,
which
residents
have
stated
that
that
construction
invited
rodents
into
their
home.
AG
So
they
would
like
that
to
be
cited
as
well
in
terms
of
the
associations
that
were
met,
they
were
asked
to
meet
with
the
woodh
Haven
cobbert
region,
neighborhood
association,
but
at
the
time
the
woodhen
cobbert
region,
neighborhood
association,
was
the
only
neighborhood
association
that
represented
that
catchment
area.
Recently,
the
c
highway
neighborhood
association
has
been
formed
about
two
months
ago,
and
that
would
be
the
neighborhood
association
that
has
the
most
Defence.
They
met
with
the
greater
mapan
neighbor
Council,
the
greater
M
mapan
neighborhood
council
is
recommending
the
following.
AG
So
they
are
requesting
that
a
construction
management
plan
be
shared
with
the
residents
prior
to
the
actual
construction.
They
would
like
detailed
followup
on
construction
management
plan.
They
would
like
the
applicants
to
take
pictures
and
videos
of
all
the
residents
property
to
prior
to
construction
and
send
those
videos
to
the
mayor's
office
for
storage.
They
would
like
formal
inspection
of
the
site
prior
to
Demolition
and
construction
they
like
to
routinely
inspected
and
clean
for
Road
and
control.
This
is
due
to
the
close
proximity
of
the
homes
on
hollingswood
stet.
AG
They
would
also
like
it
to
be
subject
to
a
review
by
the
BTD
for
the
parking
space
and
the
garage
in
terms
of
the
coming
highway.
Neighborhood
association,
the
hollingswood
street
captains,
do
not
approve
this
project
at
this
time.
AG
You,
as
you
know,
the
project
does
border
hollinwood
street,
so
they
stated
that
they
did
not
receive
any
communication
or
notification
about
this
project,
even
though
they
live
on
the
street,
and
they
also
would
like
the
C,
the
CNA,
the
Highway
neighbor
Association,
like
the
applicants,
to
defer
to
come
back
to
present
to
the
Highway
neighborhood
association,
which
they
were
not
instructed
to
do
during
their
initial
Community
process.
The
Highway
neighborhood
association
is
a
fairly
new
neighborhood
association.
However,
again
they
do
cover
this
area
of
mapan.
AG
That
is
largely
uncovered
by
the
other
neighborhood
associations.
So,
due
to
this,
moving
forward
on
will
recommend
that
projects
within
this
catchment
area
be
referred
to
the
CNA,
so
they
would
like
this
applicant
defer
to
present
to
their
board.
Thank
you.
Thank.
H
K
Okay
and
then
George
we
going
to
get
testimony.
G
B
Anything
you
wish
to
respond
to
Mr
D
Silva
before
we
proceed.
AF
I
believe
that
this
particular
just
one
Flor
Edition
it
actually
helps
or
assist
the
community
with
better
serving
the
community
by
not
exposing
the
bodies
to
the
outside
I
actually
threw
the
meeting
before
with
Mr
James,
and
we
thought
that
the
neighborhood
was
actually
in
supportive
of
this
is
to.
B
Okay,
well,
we've
heard
otherwise.
So,
okay,
any
any
other
questions
from
the
board
hearing.
None
may
I
have
a
motion.
H
O
O
AD
J
AI
Presenting
Mr
santinello
from
Spencer,
Sullivan
and
vote,
the
architect
will
present.
C
B
B
Then
yes,
thank
you.
Are
you
ready
to
present.
H
I'm
waiting
for
my
colleague
to
to
join
us
in
the
other
room.
AJ
Okay,
I
yeah.
AJ
I:
okay:
this
project
is
an
addition
and
renovation
of
the
existing
structure
at
two
Dexter
row
you
can
see
in
the
plot
plan
and
an
existing
addition
exists
in
the
back
that
will
be
demolished
and
where
there
is
a
red
footprint,
is
the
proposed.
AJ
AJ
House,
I
I,
don't
have
control
of
this
I
suppose
we
can
move
the
the
next
to
continue.
Please
continue.
We've
done
an
energy
analysis
here.
This
is,
we
have
a.
We
are
within
the
F
at
1.98.
We
do
need
a
a
variance
with
the
building
height
of
just
a
a
slight
bit
from
to.
We
are
at
currently
at
36
ft
6
for
the
addition.
AJ
Height,
can
we
have
the
next
slide?
Please,
okay,.
AJ
This
shows
the
the
existing
conditions
with
the
addition
on
the
back.
Perhaps
we
could
go
to
the
next
side
here.
You
see.
The
addition
on
the
bottom
left
is
the
old
addition
to
be
demolished
with
it.
With
this
head
housee
up
from
the
basement
and
up
in
the
top
Center
is
an
a
3D
aetric
of
the
proposed
addition
and
on
the
bottom
right
is
also
a
propos.
The
axon
of
the
proposed.
AJ
Edition
more
again,
please
move.
That's
not
important.
Here
are
demolition
plans
of
the
of
the
existing
addition.
In
our
proposed
addition,
we
will
have
a
storage
minimum
height
basement
that
will
be
for
storage.
AJ
Only
next
slide.
Please
continue.
Thank
you
continue.
That
shows
the
the
got.
Demolition
continue.
Please,
okay,
and
these
are
our
proposed.
This
is
these.
Are
our
proposed
plans
for
two
next
a
row?
This
shows
the
basement,
that's
storage
only,
but
that
does
have
egress
out
the
next
slide.
Please
here
are
the
floors
above
the
floor
on
the
below
is
the
second
floor,
and
the
first
floor
is
above
that,
and
it
shows
an
expansion
and
renovation
of
the
interior,
of
the
existing
building
for.
AJ
Multifam
on
the
third
floor,
there
is
a
proposed
deck
on
that
above
the
addition,
so
that
the
most
furthest,
South
part
of
the
addition
is,
is
a
two-story
building
with
a
deck
on
on
the
third
and
on
the
fourth
floor
underneath
is
a
small
deck
to
access
the
required
e
erress
stair,
the
new
EG
stair,
and
next
please
thank
you.
Exterior
elevation
so
showing
on
the
building
head
calculation,
and
essentially
this
is
an
in
progress
set.
AJ
This
set
is
dated
a
a
bit
before
us,
but
we
have
developed
some
elevations
on
this
since
this
process
next
slide,
please
this.
This
is
the
same
circumstance.
This
shows
the
e
required
eag
bre
there
out
of
the
building
in
section.
Can
we
show
the
next
slide?
Please
is
that
the
last
one?
Okay?
So
you
know
this
is
this-
is
the
ISD
set
that
was
presented
the
a
while
back
and
are
there
any
questions.
AJ
Material:
okay:
we
are
going
to
use
full
brick
and
in
some
spots
of
preast,
for
instance,
window
sills
or
headers
over
windows,
and
we
will
have
a
rod,
iron,
I
or
or
some
kind
of
guard
rail,
the
the
the
de
the
roof
deck.
We
will
also
be
having
some
coring
and
some
accents
with
that
are
traditional
to
New,
England
and
especially
Charlestown
for
the
cornices
and
we're
trying
hard
to
be
respectful
for
the
to
the
neighboring.
AK
He
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Sean
Bing,
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services
in
ab's
meeting
for
two
decks.
A
row
was
held
on
August
17th
ABS
had
concerns
about
the
height
of
the
structure,
possibly
obstructing
their
views.
Since
that
time,
this
office
has
received
zero
letters
in
support
and
zero
in
opposition.
We
would
defer
our
judgment
to
the
board.
E
Motion
Madame
chair
I'd
like
to
put
for
a
motion
of
approval
with
two
provis
that
the
plans
be
reviewed
by
the
department
of
Parks
and
Recreation
and
that
the
project
undergo
bpda
design
review,
paying
special
attention
to
the
historical
detail
of
its
context,
massing
and
design
of
the
head.
Q
B
Q
O
O
G
AF
Explain
yes,
it's
me
again:
Cesar
Thea,
the
architect
for
this
project
come
before
you
hello,
good
morning,
again,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
our
I'm
here,
my
name
is
Cesar
DOA,
the
architect
representing
Mr
Raul
gonalves,
on
changing
occupancy
from
one
family
and
building
a
two-story,
Edition
and
extension
on
this
existing
house
at
120,
St,
Andrews
Street.
If
you
see
this
particular
project
here,
this,
the
existing
house
is
very
small
and
out
of
the
character
with
the
rest
of
the
the
neighborhood.
AF
Most
of
the
houses
in
the
neighborhood
is
maybe
twice
or
three
times
as
larger
than
this
one.
So
what
we
propose
is
to
change
occupancy
from
one
family
to
two
family
and
build
a
rear
addition
to
flow
rear
addition,
and
so
that's
what
we
are
proposing,
which
is
more
in
the
character
with
the
rest
of
the
neighborhood.
AF
Instead
of
one
family
becomes
a
two
family
and
we
have
met
with
the
neighborhood
Orient
Heights
neighborhood
Council,
which
we
believe
majority
supported
it,
and
we
have
many
residents
of
the
neighborhood
in
the
support
of
this
project.
Again,
we
met
twice
with
Orient
Heights
neighborhood
Council
and
with
Neighbors
near
abas
via
Zoom
as
well,
and
we
would
like
to
have
your
support
in
the
variance
of
limitation
of
the
area
and
BS
and
IOD
and
demension
regulations.
H
You,
the
design
of
the
parking,
is
odd.
We
don't
typically
see
two
curb
cuts
and
two
driveways
surrounding
a
house.
Can
you
can
you
speak
to
that?
Yes,.
AF
One,
the
on
the
left
is
already
exist.
It's
a
Shar
driveway
one
CB
cut
that
splits
to
both
houses,
because
on
the
other
side
we
just
just
requesting
now
one
driveway
for
this
house,
which
is
on
the
right,
the
other
one
does
exist,
serves
the
the
on
the
left
and
we
are
like
this
one
to
serve
to
the
exist.
The
proposed
on
the.
AF
Mr
pado,
the
existing
deer,
is
very
small
and
it's
actually
shared
with
the
uhas
on
the
left.
It
would
be
very
hard
to
put
two
out
two
cars
on
that
side
or
three.
That's
me.
We
show
one
car,
but
actually
is
the
driveway
on
the
right
that
are
going
to
be
serving
this
proposed
building.
H
AF
H
Yeah
I
mean,
and
typically
we
don't.
We
don't
allow
a
curb
cut
just
for
two
cars,
because
you're
taking
I
assume
you're,
taking
Street
space
public
Street
spaces
away.
When
you
make
that
curb
cut.
AF
H
And-
and
it's
also
the
the
driveway
is
also
would
be
on
a
zero
lot
line.
It
doesn't
allow
for
the
5
foot
distance
between
the
driveway
and
the
and
the
property
line.
AF
H
K
Y
Thank
you,
madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Jeff
Hampton,
bpda
I,
wouldn't
want
to
speak
for
BT.
I.
Think
you
know,
I
I
have
been.
You
know
on
this
board
enough
to
know
that
the
city
doesn't
like
two
curb
cuts
on
one
piece
of
property,
but
I'll
defer
to
BTD
to
confirm
that
our
recommendation
on
this
was
to
deny,
without
prejudice
they're,
creating
these
zoning
violations.
With
this
addition,
they're
creating
the
three
story-
Edition
rear
yard,
right
now,
I
mean
they
almost
cut
it
in
half.
Y
So
we
think
think
that
the
addition
is
too
big,
and
especially
with
the
new
zoning
that's
coming
forward
with
from
the
plan
East
Boston.
We
don't
think
that
zoning
relief
should
be
granted
because
they
are
creating
these
zoning
violations
at
their
own
fruition.
Thank
you.
Thank
you.
B
Mr
stbridge
did
Mr
Deo
weigh
in
on
this
one
you're
on
mute.
C
J
And
for
120
St,
Andrew,
Road
and
my
opinion
I
do
not
approve
a
new
curve
cut
for
this
project
for
the
following
reason:
there
currently
is
a
curve
cut
in
place
allowing
two
cars
to
park
also
there's
plenty
of
on
street
parking
on
both
sides
of
this
oneway
street.
Those
are
Mr
deo's
comments.
Thank
you.
E
I,
I
guess
the
question
you
know:
I
would
throw
it
to
the
applicant,
which
is:
are
they
open
to
using
their
existing
curb
cut?
And
you
know
potentially
modifying
that
side
entry
to
allow
for
the
use
of
the
driveway
for
two
cars,
but
not
allow
front
front
yard.
AF
Parking,
that's
a
question
to
me.
Yes,
yes,
thank
you.
Yes,
we
are
a
dispers
of
the
board.
If
the
board
would
rather
not
see
the
the
parking
we
would,
we
just
thought
it
would
be
better
for
the
neighborhood
to
have
more
of
street
parking
and
that's
as
per
the
size
of
the
property.
AF
If
you
see
we
try
to
stay
with
the
same
volume
of
the
other
houses,
if
you
see
through
the
neighborhood
to
the
left
or
the
right
or
the
other
streets,
most
of
the
houses
are
actually
at
the
size
of
the
house
with
a
smaller
yard
and
that's
why
we
try
to
blend
in
with
the
rest
of
the
neighborhood,
this
particular
house
right
now.
If
you
see
it
does
not
blending
and
our
objective
is
to
stay
with
same
volume
of
the
of
the
neighborhood
with
and
actually
when
we
met
with
the
with
the
neighborhood.
AF
As
we
present
majority
of
the
neighbors
were
in
favor,
because
we
showed
pictures
of
the
existing
nebor
Hood
houses
and
this
that
we're
proposing
a
they
said.
They
think
it's
actually
more
in
tune
with
the.
B
AL
Good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Mano
davia
Gomez,
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services
on
hosted
an
AB
Butter's
meeting
for
this
project
back
in
May
2023.
The
applicant
then
met
with
the
orian
Heights
neighborhood
Council
several
times,
and
the
group
voted
to
support
the
project
with
33
members
in
favor.
Nine
opposed
and
three
abstained.
Unfortunately,
due
to
Personnel
changes
at
the
office
of
Neighborhood,
Services
I
do
not
have
details
on
the
abutters
meeting
held
or
resident
comments.
At
this
time,
our
office
would
like
to
defer
judgment
to
the
board.
AM
AL
AN
AO
H
AP
Le,
thank
you.
I
I
apologize
for
that
I
think
I
just
sent
it
directly
to
the
chat.
My
name
is
Liz
Bagley,
I,
directly
AB,
but
R
and
I
can't
I
can't
say
what
how
great
a
neighbor
he
is.
His
renovation
of
the
house
next
to
me
went
great
and
120
has
been
moving
with
no
complaints
that
I
know
from
the
neighbors
I've
seen
the
plan
several
times
a
few
at
the
neighborhood
Council,
where
several
of
our
neighbors
also
came
out
in
support
of
the
renovations.
AP
Most
importantly,
I
know
just
from
R
being
our
neighbor.
Now
he
wants
to
keep
the
Integrity
of
the
surrounding
Aesthetics
there's
no
safety
issues
and
D
Mr
DVA
is
correct
in
saying
what
he
is
proposing
or
what
he
is
putting
in
fits
in
much
better
than
what
is
there
now.
So
we
look
forward
to
seeing
the
renovations
complete.
Thank
you.
Thank.
B
You
Miss
Bagley
all
right
with
that.
Any
final
questions
from
the
board
may
I
have
a.
E
B
E
If
Gan,
do
you
want
me
to
put
that
forward?
I
I
found
I
found
the
massing.
Fine
I
found
it
working
within
the
context,
but
I'll
include
the
bpda
design
review
Mr.
O
O
B
Q
Q
B
Panado
all
right,
I'll
give
her
a
minute
and,
in
the
meantime,
I
just
want
to
make
applicants
aware.
The
board
will
briefly
become
a
six
member
board
at
about
100
p.m.
and
return
to
full
board
by
1:30
p.m.
I.
Just
want
to
give
folks
that
heads
up
Miss,
panado,
we're
doing
roll
call
all
right
turn
it
over
to
you.
Mr
stbridge,.
J
Thank
you,
madam
chair
and
I'll
I'll
start
by.
As
we
go
into
the
hearing
schedule
for
11:
a.m.
we
ask
if
there
are
any
requests
for
withdrawals
or
deferrals
from
this
time
firm.
A
J
So
that
would
be
two
cases
if
I
hear
you
correctly,
the
first
being
case
b,
8147
6876
with
the
address
of
246,
har
Street
and,
along
with
that
would
be
case,
boa
14768
78,
with
the
address
also
being
246
har
Street.
If
you
would,
please
explain.
AQ
Thank
you
and
for
the
record
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Richard
Linds
245
ther
Street,
East
Boston,
on
behalf
of
the
petitioner
Madam
chair,
we've
reviewed
the
bpda
recommendation
and
there
are
a
number
of
items
that
we
would
like
an
opportunity
to
address.
We
think
we
can
work
to
make
this
a
better
project
and
More
in
line
with
the
requirements
of
Plan,
East
Boston
and
specifically
the
comments
made
by
the
bpda
and
therefore
respectfully
requesting
a
deferral.
B
What
period
of
time
are
you
looking
for.
AQ
We
could
do
October
31st.
That
would
be
ideal.
B
Please
does
that
work,
Mr,
H,
Mr,
soles,
yes,
okay
with
that
may
I
have
a.
J
Q
O
O
B
D
Hello,
this
is
26
montro
Street.
We
are
asking
for
a
deferment
as
well.
J
So
with
that
would
be
case,
boa
151
4976
with
the
address
of
26
montro
Street.
Would
you
explain
to
the
board
what.
D
Yes,
my
name
is
Abraham
H,
the
son
of
the
owner,
beu
daar
who's,
also
on
the
call
with
me
as
well.
After
speaking,
with
Connor
from
the
mayor's
office
and
Al
talking
with
our
architect,
we
think
it's
best
for
us
to
defer
this
to
that
November
14th
date.
For
a
couple
reasons,
our
current
submission
of
the
design
plans
doesn't
show
the
the
dimensions
of
the
parking,
and
that
was
a
suggestion
by
Connor.
D
O
B
O
B
D
J
N
Yes,
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
Mark
laass
La,
75,
Arlington
Street
in
Boston,
attorney
for
the
applicant
and
owner
of
this
property
at
40-42,
fer
Street
in
Dorchester.
The
application
before
you
is
a
request
to
change
the
occupancy
from
two
family
to
three
family
family
and
to
otherwise
renovate
this
property.
It
has
been
taxed
as
a
three
family
since
at
least
1985,
and
my
search
of
the
historical
records
at
ISD
indicates
that
there
are
at
least
two
building
permits.
N
One
was
issued
in
July
of
1968,
which
identifies
the
property
as
dwelling
and
another
one
in
August
of
1984,
which
identifies
the
property
as
a
three
family
dwelling
on
butow,
the
records
of
ISD
still
reflected
as
a
two
family,
so
we're
formerly
making
the
request
to
change
it
from
2f
to
3F,
which
is
consistent
with
this
zoning
subdistrict,
which
is
a
3F
5000
subdistrict.
So
the
proposed
use
as
3F
is
not
only
historical
use
but
consistent
with
the
zoning,
and
no
relief
is
required
on
on
that
item.
N
The
items
for
zoning
relief
include
off
street
parking
insufficient
since
we're
technically
adding
one
unit.
We
would
need
to
have
a
parking
space
for
that,
but
at
the
Google
street
view
of
this
street
you'll
see
that
these
houses
don't
have
driveways
and
there's
no
opportunity
to
create
parking
for
the
confirmed
third
unit.
Additional
lot
area
is
insufficient,
is
an
existing
condition
and
there's
no
change
to
the
footprint
or
no
other
changes
to
the
building
other
than
completely
gut
renovating
it.
And
the
last
item
is
usable
open,
open
space
insufficient.
N
If
you
see
on
the
site
plan
before
you,
where
it
says
lot
area
292,
that's
actually
part
of
the
existing
parcel,
there's
sort
of
a
little
backyard
area
that
jogs
off
where
the
existing
dwelling
is
located
and
that
will
remain
open
space
as
it
as
it
currently
is,
and
each
of
the
units
have
front
porches
and
side
porches.
It's
a
sort
of
modified
Triple,
Decker
kind
of
looking
building
client
acquired
this
through
a
foreclosure
auction.
N
AI
Good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
of
the
board
actually
go
to
the
office
in
neighborhood
services.
Our
office
hold
a
meeting
440
to
42,
follow
Street
on
August
3D
about
one
veter
present
no
concerns
of
anything
of
opposition
or
support,
since
they
was
already
confirming
what
was
already
there.
With
that,
we
defer
to
the
board.
AM
AI
AR
You
morning
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
a
the
office
of
City
councilor
Brian
and
in
regards
to
the
project.
Having
received
letter,
support
from
the
abing
Civic
are
Ellington
and
no
formal
letters
of
opposition.
Council
would
like
to
go
on
record
and
support.
B
O
B
K
AS
Yes,
this
is
Jennifer
Schultz
and
I
am
permitting
Counsel
on
behalf
of
the
owner
and
applicant
Beacon
Capital.
Can
you
hear
me
all
right?
Yes,
we
can.
Please
started
with
that.
Thank
you.
So
we
are
here
to
ask
for
a
conditional
use
per
permits
in
order
to
allow
for
the
Massachusetts
biotech
Council
to
operate
its
bioversity,
which
is
going
to
be
begin
as
an
approximately
3
to
4,000
square
foot
space
within
the
old
Boston
Globe
building
at
135,
Mory
Boulevard.
AS
It
will
be
a
life
science,
Workforce
training
center
for
High
School
holders
of
high
school
degrees
or
the
equivalent
GED
in
order
to
OB
a
stackable
certificates
in
order
to
obtain
a
career
in
life
sciences
and
work
their
way
up
and
potentially
with
other
operators
and
tenants
in
the
large
building.
And
so
when
this
property
first
went
through
it's
initial
Redevelopment
in
2018
and
2019,
they
received
a
series
of
variances
and
conditional
use
permits,
but
did
not
have
tenants
in
place
for
the
building.
AS
That
was
to
support
a
core
and
shell
renov
ation,
and
now
that
tenants
are
interested
in
particular
spaces
in
the
building
such
as
this
bio
program.
We
are
back
to
request
additional
zoning
relief
in
order
to
support
what
we
think
is
an
important
use
in
this
area.
Thank.
I
Yes,
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
my
name
is
Ross
cocher
of
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services.
The
applicant
has
completed
their
Community
process.
Our
office
was
not
required
to
host
a
meeting
for
this
Pro.
An
a
Butters
meeting.
Excuse
me
for
this
project.
However,
the
local
civic
association
voted
in
support.
At
this
time
we
like
to
diver
to
the
board's
judgment.
Thank
you.
P
B
O
B
B
K
B
Okay,
do
I
need
to
do
roll
call
again.
B
G
B
G
J
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
before
we
begin
with
the
recommendations
for
11:30
a.m.
will
ask
if
there
are
any
requests
for
withdrawals
or
deferrals
from
this
from
this
time
frame.
J
J
Yeah,
thank
you,
co.
That
would
be
case
boa
1341
023,
with
the
address
of
81
with
LA
Street.
Would
you
would
you
please
explain.
AQ
Sure
for
the
record
again
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board
Richard
Lind
245
suer
Street,
East
Bost,
on
behalf
of
the
petitioner
m
M
chair,
we
deferred
last
time
there
was
a
a
notice
correction
issue
that
needed
to
be
addressed
which
has
been
corrected.
However,
we
did
receive
the
bpda
recommendation
on
this
and
we
noted
that
there
were
some
additional
items
that
they
were
requesting,
which
were
relatively
newer
based
upon
our
previous
conversations
with
them.
AQ
B
A
Solace
Madam
chair
yeah,
we
can
squeeze
in
that
one
I
think
we
yeah
go
ahead.
AT
O
O
G
AQ
Thank
you,
and
the
next
one
I
have
is
a
74
Horus.
Street
I
probably
should
have
did
that
one
first,
knowing
the
timeline
here,
unless
I'm
able
to
squeeze
that
one
last
one
for
October
31st
as
well.
AQ
Thank
you
again
for
the
record
Richard
Lind
on
behalf
ofer
245
Su,
Street,
East,
Boston,
again
very
similar
situation.
This
one
relative
to
plan
East
Boston,
some
of
the
recommendations
that
are
being
put
forth
by
the
bpda
relative
to
the
potential
new
zoning
that
will
be
adopted.
Hopefully
in
the
near
future.
We
feel
that
we've
made
a
number
of
changes,
but
there's
a
little
bit
more
that
the
bpda
is
looking
for.
A
AQ
Q
AP
O
O
B
J
AH
C
B
Javier
I
think
you
said
it
November.
F
I'll
make
a
motion
to
defer
to
November
14th.
We
have.
O
O
J
And
that
would
be
case
boa
144
3137
the
address
of
43
to
45
stand.
Street,
yes,
would
youly
for
it.
N
Yes,
good
morning,
Madame
chair
members
of
the
board,
Mark
laass
laass
law,
75
Arlington
Street
in
Boston.
This
project
is
a
Redevelopment
of
a
former
con
on
part
of
a
larger
Church
property
that
has
been
closed
for
some
time.
Another
developer
is
doing
the
church
and
other
portions
of
the
property.
My
client
is
doing
just
the
convent,
but
the
neighborhood
association
redefining
our
community,
our
OC
and
a
group
of
Stanton
Street
neighbors
has
requested
further
engagement
with
us
and
the
other
developer
and
we're
continuing
those
efforts.
B
O
O
G
J
AQ
B
AQ
No
well
I
will
I
just
want
to
just
alert
the
board
just
for
planning
purposes.
The
1:00
interpretation
is
my
matter.
I
had
actually
spoken
to
Mr
Salis
about
that
and
we're
going
to
be
deferring
that
I
know.
You
need
to
call
it
at
1:00,
but
just
I
know
you
dealing
with
a
six-
member
board
issue,
but
we'll
be
deferring
that
as
well,
because
that
may
that
matter,
May
resolve
itself.
AU
J
That
would
be
case
boa
130
9386,
with
the
address
of
75
Maywood
Street.
Would
you
would
you
speak
to
that?
Please.
AU
So
I'm
not
sure
if
you
recall,
but
in
about
June,
an
issue
had
come
up
when
we
was
in
front
of
the
board
and
and
then
since
then,
a
new
plan
examiner
has
been
put
in
place
and
the
communication
has
been
a
little
challenging
so
just
trying
to
just
work
through
a
couple
of
things.
But
for
the
most
part
we
think
we
presented
everything
that
we
needed,
but
just
want
to
reassure
that
before
we
come
back
in
front
of
the
board.
O
T
C
J
With
that
Madam
chair,
we'll
return
to
the
recommendations
for
scheduled
for
11:30
a.m.
I
will
read
them
into
the
records,
read
the
case
and
the
action
for
them,
and
then
we
will
vote
all
together
on
all
of
them
run
vote.
We
begin
with
case
boa
14975
72.
It
was
approved
with
bpda
design,
design
review.
Next
we
have
case
boa
146
6435,
with
the
address
of
889
doorchester
Avenue
that
was
approved.
J
3184
I
Jesus
Christ
I
apologize
there.
Okay,
take
your
time
me
start
case:
bo8
14685,
01,
55,
manad
KN
street.
That
was
approve.
J
J
J
Next,
we
have
case
boa
148,
04
64,
with
the
address
of
44
Blandford
road
that
was
I'm,
sorry
44
blend
for
bro
that
was
approved
with
no
building
code
relief.
Next
we
have
case
Bo
144
8246,
with
the
address
of
24
Common
Street
that
was
deferred
till
November
14th.
Next
we
have
next
and
last
in
this
category
we
have
case
boa
103
3851,
with
the
address
of
35
Ro
street.
That
case
was
approved,
and
that
is
all
we
have
for
the
recommendations.
O
O
Q
J
AV
Thank
you,
madam
chair,
and
members
of
the
board.
First
off,
my
name
is
Edward
Gada
I
am
the
developer
of
record
on
this
project,
and
I
will
be
presenting
with
our
architect
Chris
John's
of
thought,
craft
Architects-
and
you
know
this.
This
presentation
was
to
outline
all
the
benefits
and
details
of
the
project
where
I'm
going
to
let
Chris
kind
of
dive
a
little
bit
more
into
the
details.
AV
But
if
we
start
at
the
at
the
top,
we
all
know
where
48
Dash
so
technically,
the
project
and
I'm
excited
to
present
is
at
48-5
for
Tor
Street.
Technically,
an
address
was
created
for
this
and
our
main
goals
for
this
project.
AV
If
we
can
go
to
the
third
slide
on
this
presentation,
scroll
up
just
a
little
bit
this,
this
project
is
going
to
be
for
a
home
ownership
scheme
which
is
going
to
consist
of
14
market
rate
or
14
Condominiums,
which
which
are
12
market
rate
and
two
affordable
units
going
along
with
bpda
and
Boston
guidelines,
where
we
have
six
one-bedrooms
four
two
bedrooms
and
four
three
bedrooms
totaling
in
14
units.
AV
So
the
the
goal
for
this
project
is
to
create
and
provide
the
best
highest
quality
living
scenarios
with
green
and
Rejuvenation
solar,
renewable
aspects
of
Construction
and
building
intertwin,
so
we're
targeting
our
passive
house
building
standards
as
much
as
we
possibly
can
with
high
performing
Windows
Doors
management
of
solar
energy,
which
we've
already
started
to
get
performers
and
scheme
schematics
for
creating
an
airtight
envelope.
AV
Balance
ventilation
which
go
along
with
some
of
the
new
building
codes
and
looking
into
or
100%,
creating
an
all
El
electric
powered
building
appliances
and
providing
charging
ports
for
vehicles
in
our
U
on
our
parking
at
grade
lot.
AV
So
the
quality
of
living
will
bring
in
some
private
outdoor
space
for
every
single
unit,
which
was
not
in
there
at
the
first
iteration
Des
emphasis
on
natural
light,
which
is
why
we're
focused
on
high
high
performing
windows
and
doors
to
maximize
the
size
of
those
windows
and
doors
to
bring
in
that
natural
light.
A
shared
communal
outdoor
space,
which
will
be
on
the
ground
level
accessible
units
which
leads
us
into
incorporating
a
elevator
and
high
quality,
finishes
appliances.
AV
AV
So
both
of
these
48
and
54
Tory
Street
consist
of
17
car
parking,
Bays,
of
which
there
are
three
buildings:
five
bay
in
one
10
in
another
and
two
in
the
and
one
in
the
front,
and
some
are
dilapidated,
unusable
and
haven't
been
used
for
a
number
of
years
by
the
previous
owners.
AV
We've
been
designing
this
building,
essentially
for
8
to
n
months
since
talks
with
the
family
previous
owners
and
we've
Incorporated,
the
the
neighborhood
community
from
the
get-go
from
the
concept
design
two
to
three
privately
held
meetings
with
the
leaders
of
the
community
and
then
three
full
community
me
meetings
where
I
presented
each
iteration.
AV
This
is
probably
about
the
seventh
iteration,
which
you
guys
have
probably
reviewed
already
so
with
that
we're
incorporating
new
trees
on
site
with
a
full
landscape
design
plan,
after
gaining
some
variance
relief
and
Street
and
sidewalk
improvements,
which
also
consist
of
removing
a
curb
cut
and
moving
our
access
to
pretty
close
to
the
lot
line
on
the
right
hand,
side
of
the
building.
AV
But
this
gives
back
a
public
parking
space
for
our
access
to
the
building
and
addition
yeah,
essentially
addition
of
one
on
street
parking
removal
of
the
existing
curent
cut,
actually
making
it
smaller
as
well.
So
if
we
can
go
down
to
the
next
slide,
please
this
is
just
a
location
map
where
48-50
it
should
be
54,
T
Street,
my
apologies,
but
right
next
to
doorchester
high
school.
AV
AV
If
we
can
go
down
one
more
slide
and
this
outlines
essentially
what
is
existing
on
the
property-
and
these
are
broken
into
the
two
Parcels
with
the
smaller
garages
on
one
parcel
and
the
longer
garage
on
the
right
on
the
second
parcel,
we
are
combining
the
two
and
removing
and
demolishing
what
is
there
currently
so
the
curb
cut
on
the
left
will
actually
both
curb
Cuts
currently
will
be
removed,
renovated
renovating
the
sidewalk,
improving
the
sidewalk
and
moving
the
curb
cut
to
where
the
location
of
the
long
garage
exists.
AV
Currently,
so
we're
we're
trying
to
give
back
public
spaces-
and
you
know
if
you've
seen
the
curbs
there
now,
it
would
be
very
much
needed.
So
if
we
could
go
down
another
slide,
please
this
is
the
site
plan
that
we
are
going
to
propose.
AV
So
if
you
want
to
zoom
in
a
little
bit
on
this
iteration
after
a
number
of
bpda
and
abutters
meetings,
we've
Incorporated
almost
all
feedback
that
we
possibly
could
into
the
final
iteration
of
this
project,
where
we've
now
had
a
a
single
Lane
driveway
into
to
a
side
entrance
for
screen
parking.
So
this
is
technically
open.
AV
Air
at
grade
parking
with
the
Mechanicals
Lobby
bike,
storage
and
mail
room
up
at
the
front,
with
a
staircase
in
the
elevator
and
a
secondary
egress
staircase
Midway
down
on
the
left
on
on
the
right
hand,
side
of
the
building
and
the
screen
parking
will
have
seven
compact
spaces
and
one
hand
capped,
and
this
is
where
our
trash
containment
area
will
be,
which
we've
essentially
taken
over
a
parking
space.
AV
The
square
footage
of
a
apartment
space
to
keep
it
contained,
not
outside
not
an
eyesore
for
neighbors
or
create
any
pest
issues
down
the
line
which
opens
up
our
commun
communal
space.
AV
On
the
left
hand,
side
of
the
building
open
space
about
350
366
feet,
added
to
the
open
space
that
we
can
provide
for
this
for
the
community,
that's
going
to
be
living
in
the
building,
and
you
know
if
they
make
friends
with
their
neighbors
great,
have
them
over
to
the
to
this
common
space,
which
will
be
finished
and
landscaped
accordingly.
If
we
can
go
down
another
slide,
please
and
zoom
in
a
little
bit.
AV
So
these
are
the
variances
that
we
are
requesting
relief,
four,
which
consists
of
the
floor
area
ratio,
which
is
1.66
I'm,
going
to
look
at
it
on
my
screen
currently
for
f
the
building
height
in
stories
and
and
feet,
which
is
actually
after
numerous
studies
with
the
block
and
in
on
the
street
in
the
neighborhood.
AV
We
are
actually
not
higher
than
any
other
building
in
the
area,
we're
just
in
line
at
42
ft
with
a
building
about
three
doors
down,
so
we're
not
trying
to
overbear
any
of
the
neighborhood
the
front
yard.
Minimum
dep
is
also
based
on
a
study
that
we've
done
with
the
block
and
the
distance
that
most
other
homes
on
this
street
are
at
currently
8
to
about
7
7
to
10
ft
is
somewhat
of
what
we
were
looking
at,
but
in
on
this
particular
block.
AV
We
are
overwhelmingly
within
that
8
ft
and
almost
all
the
other
single
families
and
multifamilies
on
that
street
are
at
the
8ot
Mark.
The
sidey
yard
minimum,
which
is
on
the
refusal
letter,
was
alleviated.
We
removed
that
variance
requirement
by
shortening
our
balconies
on
the
left
hand,
side
of
the
building,
which
is
where
the
variant
was
coming
into
play.
So
we've
removed
that
from
this
sheet,
the
rear
yard
minimum
depth
variance
required
was
just
to
create
enough
parking
for
condominium
units.
AV
Every
condominium,
most
likely
will
want
a
parking
space,
but
we
were
working
with
PDA
on
minimizing
that
as
much
as
possible,
and
this
is
where
we
are
at,
especially
with
the
parking
spaces
per
unit
at
the
86,
which
was
a
comment
from
bpda
about
reducing
spaces,
increasing
comp
compact
spaces,
and
in
doing
so
that's
that's
where
we
are
at
now
with
12,
you
parking
spaces
for
e14
units
and
that's
just
to
kind
of
glance
at
the
variances
that
we
are
requesting
relief
for
if
we
could
go
scroll
down
a
little
bit
bit
more
Chris.
AV
If
you
want
to
go
into
these
studies
of
this
and
how
we
are
really
trying
to
mesh
in
with
the
neighborhood
from
what
you
and
the
team
did
that'd
be
great
sure.
AW
Happy
to
do
so,
Chris
John's
thought
craft
Architects,
so
yeah
as
Ed
laid
out
here.
AW
We
are
we're
a
three-
story,
building
at
the
front
total
of
four
stories
where
we
pull
the
fourth
floor
back
in
in
further
alignment
with
some
of
the
upper
stories
or
roof
lines
of
buildings
along
the
street,
and
then
we've
we've
kind
of
split
the
building
in
two
to
again
kind
of
recall
the
proportions
of
of
the
the
structures
that
March
down
Tory
Street
and
go
next,
and
so
the
kind
of
building
looking
at
the
Triple
Decker
typology.
AW
And
you
know
this
notion
of
a
goal
of
ours-
was
to
try
to
provide
private
outdoor
space
for
each
unit.
And
we
know
it's
it's
kind
of
a
ubiquitous
thing
with
in
Dorchester
with
the
triple
Deckers
and
so
to
achieve
that
in
a
in
a
multif
family
building
is
there's
no
small
feat
and
I
think
it's
from
what
we're
hearing
in
the
market-
and
you
know
given
what
we've
gone
through
in
the
last
three
years
with
Co
I.
AW
Think
people
are
really
appreciating
having
their
own
their
own
space,
their
ability
to
step
outside
and
get
fresh
air,
and
so
you
know
again,
this
reinforces
the
kind
of
environmental
Bend
to
this
project
and
and
really
trying
to
make
a
highquality
environmentally
friendly
project
next,
and
so
we
don't
think
just
about
the
exterior
I
think
it's
it's
important
to
to
think
about
the
actual
homes
that
we're
providing,
and
so
those
outdoor
spaces
become
really
critical
to
the
quality
of
the
units
and
the
amount
of
glazing
and
daylighting
that
they
afford.
AW
Looking
at
our
our
new
driveway
entrance
on
the
right
and
turning
into
the
screen
parking
beneath
the
build
building,
the
lobby
and
entrance
are
on
the
left
first
floor,
and
then
you
can
see
kind
of
the
three
stories
as
presented
along
the
street
edge
with
the
fourth
floor,
pulled
back
considerably,
where
it's
virtually
out
of
you,
even
when
you
come
back
as
far
as
across
the
street
at
a
neighboring
house,
so
I
think
that's
all
we
have
with
that.
We'll
take
any
questions
or
comments.
AV
AV
C
AV
Income
we
haven't
established
that
with
housing,
but
based
on
what
we're
hearing
the
averages
are
between
70
and
80
thanks,
we
would
estimate
actually
negotiating
with
the
housing
Housing.
AV
AW
AV
AV
So
we
might
have
to
do
some.
You
know
three-point
turning,
but
in
order
to
continue
on
with
this,
we
needed
to
add
some
parking.
We
have
not
done
a
fullon
maneuverability
study
yet,
but
based
on
what
I've
seen
in
other
buildings,
especially
in
East
Boston,
where
I'm
also
a
real
estate
broker,
we've
seen
very,
very
similar
layouts
and
with
the
distance
between
between
parking
spaces
right.
So
it's
Chris.
AV
It's
correct
me
if
I'm
wrong,
but
it's
about
20
ft
so
between
the
the
rear
of
one
car
to
the
rear
of
another
car
would
be
about
20
ft,
and
that
should
be
more
than
enough
room
to
safely
back
out
of
a
space
and
and
turn
to
leave
the
law.
I
Yes,
good
afternoon,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
Ross
cocher
I'm,
with
the
mayor's
office
of
Neighborhood
Services.
The
applicant
has
completed
their
Community
process,
our
office
held
in
Butters
meeting
in
May
of
this
year.
That
was
well
attended,
with
suggestions
on
Green
Space
and
concerns
over
the
project,
but
with
little
to
no
opposition.
The
proponents
have
met
with
the
local
Civic
group
a
handful
of
times,
but
to
my
knowledge,
there's
no
letter
of
support
or
opposition
on
file.
At
this
time,
we'd
like
to
defer
to
the
board's
judgment.
Thank
you.
K
AV
You
I'm
sorry
Ross,
I
I,
just
do
have
a
question
about
that,
because
I
did
receive
Community
a
letter
of
support
which
is
attached
to
our
file
along
with
two
other
AB
butter.
Letters
of
support
is,
it
is
on
file
with
the
zba.
It
should
yeah
yeah
I've
gotten
confirmation
from
number
of
people
saying
it
was
attached.
K
AR
Good
afternoon
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board,
my
name
is
I
from
the
office
of
City
councelor,
Bri
orell,
and
regards
to
48
T
Street.
We
did
receive
a
letter
of
support
from
the
abing
Civic,
as
well
as
those
two
letters
of
support
from
abing
neighborhood
residents,
and
we
would
like
to
follow
suit
with
the
Civic
and
go
on
record
in
support.
Z
T
O
B
O
B
J
L
Yes,
good
morning,
Madam
chair
members
of
the
board.
My
name
is
James
Christopher
business,
686
architect
with
business
address,
1156,
do
check,
dra
I'm
joined
by
the
owner,
Ben
Ford
and
my
senior
architect,
William
Christopher,
who
will
present
the
plans.
Thank
you.
L
AX
You
for
for
hearing
us,
we
have.
We
have
a
project
here
proposed
for
you
before
you
is
a
three-story
single
residential
unit
on
Cook
Street,
which
is
the
side
street
in
in
in
South
Boston.
The
zone
of
violations
are
f,
the
required
f
is
2,
we're
at
2.4,
and
the
yach
FX
are
pre-existing
conditions
due
to
is
an
existing
Basement
foundation
at
at
the
property.
That's
used
for
storage,
so,
as
as
we
go
through
the
building.
Basically
we
go
through
the
slides.
AX
AX
As
as
it
fronts
on
on
to
C
Street,
the
next
slide
is
elevation
of
the
no
please
go
down
one.
Please
get
that
one
that
shows
the
existing
Foundation.
That's
the
place
that
we're
going
to
be
building
directly
on
on
top
of
the
next
slide
is
a
picture
of
cor
Street.
Looking
East
the
site
is,
on
the
right
hand,
side
there
that
white
cars
is
on
the
site.
The
next
slide
is
showing
the
adjacent
areas
around
the
site.
AX
This
is
a
private
way
in
part
of
the
street
is
not
paved
as
we
as
we
go
down.
Next
is
the
existing
SL
proposed
site
plan
that
shows
the
existing
building,
as
well
as
all
of
the
U
drainage
situations?
There
is
an
on-site
drainage
system
that
handles
all
the
overflow
and
groundwater.
AX
The
next
slide
is
is
the
full
B
for
close
that
shows
the
deck
on
the
on
the
third
level.
Next
is
the
the
first
floor
plan
that
shows
tandem
parking
spaces
for
two
cars.
The
H
Street
is
to
your
left
that
the
yellow
area
is
the
entrance
area
that
has
a
stair
up
to
the
living
area
and
there's
also
a
personal
lift,
that's
being
installed
into
it,
and
then
behind.
That
is
a
a
storage
area.
On
the
second
floor,
are
the
two
bedrooms.
AX
AX
A
bathroom
to
the
left
is
a
a
single
bedroom
with
a
public
bathroom
attached
as
well,
then,
on
the
third
floors,
where
we
have
our
living
area,
where
we
have
the
you
know
our
kitchen
dining
room
living
area,
half
bath
for
support,
as
well
as
an
open
deck
off
the
back
of
the
building
facing
towards
the
the
bay
next
slide
is
a
listing
of
all
the
abuts
and
showing
also
the
the
footprint
of
of
of
our
building.
AX
Next
is:
are
the
elevations
on
the
left
hand?
Side
is,
is,
is
the
rear
elev
of
the
building
with
the
first
floor
is
really
atgr
with
the
basement
up
below
that
to
the
left
is,
is
the
right
side
elevation?
That's
showing
again
the
the
three
story,
the
first
story
being
the
parking
area,
so
there's
there's
no
windows
there
and
then
the
bedroom
in
in
in
the
living
area
as
Illustrated.
The
next
slide
shows
the
front
of
the
building.
AX
On
the
left
hand,
side
of
the
garage
two
person
Personnel
doors
that
get
out
of
the
building
the
building
will
be
fully
sprinkled
and
the
only.
AX
Brought
into
the
building
is
a
gas
line
so
that
they
can
legally
put
a
a
grill
on
their
deck
would
have
to
be
high
piped
in
order
for
the
city
to
accept
that
next
is
a
section
that
illustrates
the
the
volume
and
and
basic
size
of
the
building
and
how
it
lays
out
and
then
finally,
we've
got
three
dimensional
Imaging.
That
shows
the
context
of
the
building.
AX
That's
the
building
in
in
the
front
there
is,
as
we
proposed
it
in
the
final
slide,
are
two
illustrations
of
contextually:
how
the
building
sits
and
fits
within
the
fabric
of
of
this
neighborhood
South
Boston.
If
there
are
questions
I'll.
AX
Q
E
Condition
was
this
property
originally
one
full
property
that
was
464,
East
7th
Street,
and
are
you
dividing
that
property?
No,
we're
not
subdividing!
So
it's
its
own
property,
because
I'm
looking
at
your
at
the
zoning
viewer
and
it's
acknowledging
25
cob
broke
as
just
one
full
property
under
the
address
of
464
east7
street.
So
I
just
wanted
clarification.
AX
On
our
survey,
you
can
see
that
they
are
deed,
separate
properties
and
that
this
property
stands
along.
It's
not
part
of
any
subdivision
we're
not
looking
for
a
subdivision.
E
Okay,
so
this
is
just
a
note
to
my
board
members,
even
even
though
the
the
garage
parking
structure
is
almost
it's
kind
of
an
interesting
topography
and
it's
almost
like
at
level
and
and
there's
a
level
below
it.
My
my
concern
is
that
you're
building
up
right
to
the
property
line
and
you're
showing
windows
and
typically
windows
are
to
be
located,
5
ft
from
the
property
line.
So
my
concern,
my
concern,
is
just
the
rights
of
your
like
your.
O
E
AX
And
just
just
so,
you
know
we're
not
asking
for
any
building
code
relief,
so
we're
working
we'
be
working
with
the
15%
of
unprotected
openings
that
are
allowed
between
3
to
5
ft
per
the
building.
AY
AY
AY
Were
and
Shadow
impact
besid.
AY
Concerns
and
questions
were
raised
around
drainage,
Shadows,
the
size
of
the
project
and
utilities.
Onus
has
received
over
a
dozen
letters
in
opposition,
including
one
from
the
Gate
of
Heaven
neighborhood
association,
which
took
issue
which
went
with
the
hyp
feeling.
This
would
have
a
significant
impact
on
the
character
of
the
neighborhood
residents
in
ABS
were
also
concerned
about
C
Brook,
being
an
un,
an
unpaved
private
way,
and
how
that
would
impact
Water
and
Sewer
access
and
drainage
issues
that
already
exist,
as
well
as
emergency
vehicle
access.
AY
We
also
want
to
note
that
we
received
three
letters
of
support
as
well,
which
the
board
should
have
access
to
with
that
we'll
defer
to
the
board
at
this
time.
Thank
you.
AM
Go
to
Anna
and
then
Erin.
Thank
you.
Thank
you
good
afternoon,
members
of
the
Anon
from
Council
president
flink's
office.
The
council
would
like
to
go
on
record
in
opposition
based
on
feedback
through
the
community
process,
from
Neighbors
in
the
Gate
of
Heaven
neighborhood
association,
who
also
submitted
an
opposition
letter
to
the
war
in
recent
days,
neighbors
call
attention
to
the
height
being
inconsistent
with
the
character
of
the
surrounding
community
and
the
last
size
being
below
the
minimum
to
build
on.
AM
Moreover,
this
is
an
eror
on
pay
way
and
neighbors
have
expressed
serious
concerns
not
only
about
quality
of
life
during
the
construction
phase,
but,
more
importantly,
the
logistics
of
where
vehicles
and
staging
will
go
and
God
forb
Access
is
impeded
for
the
First
Responders
in
the
event
of
emergency.
Thank.
AO
AI
AS
V
AT
Aaron
hi
this:
this
is
Aaron
cell,
one
of
the
owners
of
464
e7th
and
a
direct,
a
butter
we've
submitted
letters
in
opposition
and
so
we'll
let
those
stand
but
wanted
to
clarify
that
464
is
actually
the
direct
of
Butters
and
is
not
a
part
of
25
colbrook
as
far
as
any
legally
existing
lot
to
our
to
our
understanding.
Thank
you.
AX
Sure,
as
far
as
the
utilities
go,
this
is
a
ping
street
that
would
be
the
extension
of
utilities
out
into
the
road.
Whether
it's
paved
or
not,
would
would
not
be
an
issue.
The
drainage,
as
I
said,
we
have
a
call
back
system.
AX
We
actually
had
videos
that
we've
supported
around
dur
rainstorms
that
this
site
is
the
only
site
on
cook
right
now
that
has
its
own
retention
system,
that's
in
operation
and
and
working
right
now,
as
far
as
Shadows
go
of
this
building
is
not
of
the
majority
of
the
houses
that
would
have
any
impact.
The
lot
to
the
right,
which
right
now
is
a
parking
lot
Von
lot.
That
would
be
the
only
lot
that
would
be
impacted
by
shadows
and
that
would
be
impacted
whether
it
was
a
one-story
building
or
not.
AX
Staging
the
owner
of
this
property
has
assurances
from
one
of
abing
NE
is
that
they
would
be
able
to
use
their
area
as
a
lay
down
to
support
this
area.
As
far
as
the
height
of
this
building
goes,
this
is
well
below
the
zoning
requirement
under
article
68.
In
that
you
know,
this
is
probably
the
new
South
Boston
zoning
guidelines.
I
think
that
was
I.
B
Quickly,
okay,
thank
you
and
I
know
these
folks
haven't
raised
their
hand,
but
in
the
chat
there
are
two
people
who
well.
One
of
them
may
have
spoken.
Who,
who
are
on
the
record
in
opposition,
just
want
to
make
sure
that's
clear.
Any
other
questions
from
the.
B
Available
I,
don't
know
if
he's
available
was
there
anything
specific
you
wanted.
B
Review
they
may
me,
yes,
any
other
questions.
Well
is
Mr
Hampton
available
I'll,
give
one
more
chance.
I
don't
hear
him,
so
any
other
questions
from
the
board
may
I
have
a.
G
Motion
I
make
a
motion
to
approve,
with
bpba
review,
with
a
special
attention
to
increasing
the
open
space,
usable,
open
space
and
attention
to
the
windows
on
the
left
side
of
the
the
the
project.
Is
there.
B
G
E
I'm
going
to
go
on
a
record
of
no
due
to
the
side
yard,
not
having
sufficient
side
yard
set
back
and
hearing
the
opposition
to
the
project.
H
B
Think
we
have
a
break
again
until
1:00
and
as
a
reminder
to
the
1:00
applicants.
It
will
become
a
six
member
board
for
about
30
minutes,
which
may
be
the
duration
of
the
hearing.
I
don't
know
so
Miss
pado
will
be
filling
in
as
chair,
while
I
am
the
member
who
needs
to
step
away.
Thank
you
see
you
guys
well
be
back
at
One,
recording.